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The Indian Consulate enthusiastically celebrated Hindi Diwas at its premises on 18 September 2026

September 18, 2026

The Indian Consulate enthusiastically celebrated Hindi Diwas at its premises on Friday. Consul General Mr. Lavanya Kumar read out the message of the Hon’ble Home Minister of the Government of India on the occasion.

Ms. Urmila Chakraborty, former Professor at the University of Milan (UniMi), moderated a panel discussion featuring four Italian women who have been promoting the Hindi language in Italy: Ms. Anna Franzini Tibaldeo, a trained Kathak dancer; Ms. Enrica Stucchi, a passionate advocate of Indian art forms such as Madhubani and Pattachitra; and Ms. Lorenza Acquarone, a Milan based lawyer, and Ms. Marged Trumper, Professor of Hindi at the University of Bologna.

In addition to the panel discussion, several Hindi language aficionados, including Ms. Nidhi Mishra and Ms. Tara Eleonora, who have been organising Hindi conversation group classes at the Consulate, and Prof. Anvita Naval, Hindi Professor at UniMi, shared their inspiring journeys of teaching and promoting Hindi in Italy.

Consulate officials and several members of the Indian community also recited Hindi poems on the occasion.

The Consul General presented certificates and prizes to the winners of the Hindi language competition organized on the occasion.